It all started with an essay back in May of 2019: “We’re a Niche, We Just Didn’t Know”, written by Founder of Interintellect, Anna Gat.

As part of a transitory generation who saw the internet reinvent libraries, and in search for identity and community, Anna realized that traditional labels for intellect now fell short. The landscape had shifted; intellectual activity now thrived online, transcending borders and embracing audiences as the true measure of impact.

Interintellect emerged from a deep-seated desire to create a space where intellectual exploration transcends boundaries and empowers individuals to unlock their full potential. Our story is one of evolution, growth, and relentless pursuit for thoughtful connections.

She didn’t have to look for long. On corners of the internet and in cities across the world, she found a generation’s “intellectual orphans” coming together and trusting each other with their ideas and ambitions. Soon Anna was forming a digital community that wasn’t bounded by geography, academic affiliation, or area of expertise.

Interintellect is committed to open participation in intellectual discourse: rather than prioritzing titles and degrees, our community embraces anyone’s ability to think critically–or poetically!––and engage constructively with each other. Here, ideas stand on their own merit, and individuals engage as equals in their pursuit of knowledge.

As the community brings together strangers from across the globe, its ethos of engagement centers on kindness, open mindedness, and patience. These guidelines create a space for both playful conversations and deeper debates, where diverse fields of study, from the humanities to the sciences to the arts, can come together.

Our purpose is to provide a dynamic platform where thinkers from all backgrounds can converge, collaborate, and transcend conventional boundaries. We believe that traditional academic and societal structures often hinder our ability to engage with each other, and we’re committed to bringing equality and open-mindedness to this space.

Through our platform, we work to democratize intellectual discourse, creating a forum where every voice is heard and valued based on the merit of ideas, not credentials. At Interintellect, we do more than share ideas –– we’re building a network that encourages personal growth, mutual respect, and the pursuit of knowledge as a communal endeavor. You don’t have to think alone.